As the vibrant hues of autumn fade, South Korea transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland, offering a completely different yet equally captivating travel experience. Forget the sweltering heat; ...

From Hwarang Loyalty to the 3.1 Independence Marches [Photo Essay Contest - Grand Prize Winner] The Twin Mounds of Hwangnamdaechong: A Symbol of Softness and Unity [Photo Essay Contest - Grand Prize ...

South Korea isn’t just a country of modern cafés and vibrant cityscapes. It’s also home to countless Korean heritage sites that reveal the country’s deep and layered past, shaped by centuries of royal ...

Passing through the bridge and gate, guard your thoughts, speech and actions. For, we will enter the Buddha world. That was the message from Janice Choi, our guide, when Kompas and a group of ...

The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand will organise the exhibition "Encounter Gyeongju, The Golden City" to introduce Gyeongju in South Korea, the host city of this year Asia-Pacific Economic ...

When Taylor Kim moved cross-country from New York to Dublin in 2012, what she missed most following the move wasn’t the bustling nightlife, famous museums or even the parks — it was the infinite ...

Now, here are some coins you can really sink your teeth into. The Bank of Korea recently announced it would relax a rule allowing the commercial use of iconography on any South Korean coins and bank ...

Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, is one of Korea's most popular tourist destinations. As the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, it is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 31 national ...

The historic city of Gyeongju may soon lose one of its most iconic street snacks, the 10-won waffle, as the South Korea’s central bank takes issue with its design resembling a real coin. The Bank of ...

From Mejja to Ben Cyco, here are 7 singers who have achieved success after splitting from their groups Mejja & Nyashinski In the dynamic world of music, bands and groups often serve as platforms for ...

Bulguksa’s most distinctive features are Dabotap and Seokgatap, two beautiful stone pagodas that date back to 751 CE. For a tryst with Korean royalty of the bygone era, visit Seoul’s ancient palaces ...